stature

/ˈstæt͡ʃ.ə/
noun 3

Collocations

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1

(noun.) height

ADJ

great, imposing | diminutive, short, slight, small

full

The famous actor rose to full stature as a leading man after his breakthrough film role.

physical

VERB + STATURE

have

lack

Many young athletes lack the stature needed to play professional basketball successfully.

PREP

of ~

The new coach has grown in stature since winning the championship last year.

PHRASES

a lack of stature

The company suffered from a lack of stature in the international market until it launched its new product line.

small in stature

The new gymnast was small in stature but incredibly strong and flexible.

2

(noun.) importance

ADJ

considerable, great, growing | full | public | international, world | political

VERB + STATURE

gain in, grow in, rise in

The young coach gained in stature after leading the team to their first championship.

achieve

After years of hard work, she finally achieved international stature as a respected scientist.

enhance

Winning the international award really enhanced her stature as a serious musician.

diminish

rise to

The young athlete rose to international stature after winning three Olympic medals.

STATURE + VERB

grow, increase, rise

Her reputation and stature grew significantly after she won the international award.

PREP

of ~

The new CEO was a leader of considerable stature in the business world.

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